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Ukraine launches alternative transit route to China bypassing Russia
06.01.2016 15:11 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
The pilot container train en route Ukraine Georgia Azerbaijan Kazakhstan China (through the Caspian and Black Seas) will leave the Ukrainian port of Illichivsk on Jan 15, UNIAN says referring to the Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure press service report,
«This route is a new „Silk Road“ direction and an alternative enabling us to divert traffic flows in eastern direction bypassing the Russian territory. It includes ferries through the Black and the Caspian Seas (Illichivsk Batumi and Aliat Aktau Port) and should become a competitive route in comparison with the traditional overland route,» the report runs.
As to the report, the description of the project possibilities of the Trans-Caspian international transport route was presented to potential consignors during a roadshow on the last year Nov 16 and during the International Forum «Bridging Europe and Asia: a new look at formation of the transcontinental routes» (Odesa) on the last year Dec 3.
«There have been reached agreements as for technology, faster delivery, tariff conditions and specific train operators prior to the launch of the container train. The pilot container train will open an alternative route for delivering goods from Ukraine to Central Asian countries. The container train will consist of approximately 20 rail cars,» the report runs.
As to the earlier report, the Trans-Caucasus-Asia transport corridor «New Silk Road» was launched bypassing Russia. In particular, on the last year Dec 13, China had sent the first transit container train to Georgia through the so-called «New Silk Road.»
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